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10 Takeaways from the Worcester 2025 Municipal Election

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After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester. By @bigdaddyjohnjohn.bsky.social

After a 16 hour day working at a polling location in Worcester, here are 10 takeaways from the 2025 municipal election in Worcester.

2025 Worcester Municipal Election Results

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See the results of the City of Worcester 2025 Municipal Election.

See the results of the City of Worcester 2025 Municipal Election

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Worcester Woman

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The Worcester Police Department seeks help in locating a local woman last seen leaving work in Worcester during the morning of Friday, Oct. 31.

The Worcester Police Department seeks help in locating a local woman last seen leaving work in Worcester during the morning of Friday, Oct. 31.

Records Show New Details of Monfredo Sex Crimes Investigation

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Newly released records on the child sexual abuse investigation of then-elementary school principal John Monfredo in 1997 reveal evidence not before made public.

Records show WPD detectives recommended charges against John Monfredo in 1997 in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.

Old Grumbly Fan's Week 9 Patriots Preview vs. the Falcons

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Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriots' hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.

Old Grumbly strikes again in Week 8, rolling with the Patriot's hot streak. See what's in store for Week 9 against the Falcons at home.

American Flatbread Launches Free Offer for SNAP Recipients on Nov. 1

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American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.

American Flatbread in Worcester offers a free Medicine Wheel pizza, its take on a classic cheese pizza, for free to SNAP recipients starting Nov. 1.

Worcester Announces Fund to Supplement Federal SNAP Cuts

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The City of Worcester announced the United Response Fund on Thursday to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and home heating assistance.

Worcester announces the United Response Fund to supplement for federal funding suspensions and cuts to SNAP and heating assistance.

700 UMass Resident Physicians Win New Contract

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Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.

Resident physicians reached a tentative agreement with UMass Chan Medical School on a new collective bargaining agreement after five months of negotiations.

WPD Officers Cynical on Union Using Non-Union Vendors

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Some Worcester Police officers express cynicism in response to their union, the New England Police Benevolent Association, hiring a non-union vendor for its new website design.

Some WPD officers express cynicism at their union choosing a non-union vendor for design of the new NEPBA website.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

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There is one neighborhood meeting this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

Old Grumbly Fan's Week 8 Patriots Preview vs. the Browns

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In Week Seven, Old Grumbly's prediction was spot-on. This week, the Pats match up against a top defense in Foxboro.

In Week Seven, Old Grumbly's prediction was spot-on. This week, the Pats match up against a top defense in Foxboro.

Former Mayor Tim Murray Resigns from WRRB Board After CRB Report

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Former Worcester Mayor and current special interest group CEO Tim Murray resigns from the WRRB board in response to its report on civilian review boards. Murray cites the timing of the report's release, but has always opposed additional police oversight.

Former Worcester Mayor Tim Murray resigns from the board of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau after its report on civilian oversight of police.

City of Worcester Receives Legal Demand for Records on Sex Crime Investigation

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A Worcester woman's legal counsel took the first step toward a lawsuit against the City of Worcester for records she seeks related to the investigation of sexual abuse by a school principal when she was a child.

A Worcester woman's legal counsel took the first step toward a lawsuit against Worcester for investigation records related to sexual abuse as a child.

Worcester Status Quo Caucus' War Against Police Oversight

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The lies and hedging in the opening salvo of the Preserve the Status Quo at Any Cost Caucus of the city council and their war against any police oversight.

The Preserve the Status-Quo at Any Cost Caucus of the city council's war against any isn't about what is best for police. It's what's best for them.

Statement on Recent Article, District 3 Race, Text Messages

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Editor's statement in response to allegations of supporting a District 3 candidate and election-related text messages with our story linked sent to District 3 voters.

Statement in response to allegations of election advocacy, support for a District 3 candidate, and election-related text messages.

See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester

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There are five neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

The Worcester Police Department holds neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester. See when your neighborhood meets.

Old Grumbly Fan's Week 7 Patriots Preview vs. the Titans

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In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.

In Week Six, Old Grumbly's prediction was half-right. This week, the Pats match up against the Titans.

Worcester Woman to Voters: Reject Candidates that Protected Alleged Child Rapist

This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 19d

A Worcester woman asks voters to reject two candidates who helped protect a school official she says sexually abused her when she was under 12 years old.

A Worcester woman asks voters to reject candidates who helped protect a school official she says sexually abused her while under 12 years old.

Worcester’s Fall Leaf Collection Starts Monday, Nov. 3

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This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 20d

See the schedule for the City of Worcester fall leaf pickup schedule, which begins on Monday, Nov. 3 and occurs over a five-week period.

See the schedule for the City of Worcester fall leaf pickup schedule, which begins on Monday, Nov. 3 and occurs over a five-week period.

WRRB: Worcester Overdue for Long Thwarted Police Oversight

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A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a 30-year history of city officials refusing to do so.

A Worcester Regional Research Bureau report recommends Worcester adopt a civilian review board and provides a history of refusing to do so.

Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Celtics Season Preview

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This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 23d

There are two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. The Celtics are Grumbly's team, but he says he does not live in a delusional world.

The two types of Celtics fans: Green Teamers and those of us who live in reality. While the Celtics are my team, I do not live in the delusional world.

This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 24d

After a false start last week, the TWIW Podcast is back live tonight at 8:35p on the second city agency to take a swipe at us this year, the push for drones as first responders and the At-Large City Council debate.

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Old Grumbly Fan's Week 6 Patriots Preview vs. the Saints

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In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.

In Week Five, the Old Grumbly Fan's prediction was right again, with a last-minute field goal. This week, the Pats face the 1-4 Saints.

Blackstone Company Allegedly Dumping Waste in Wetlands Area

This Week in Worcester @thisweekinwoo.bsky.social · 27d

A state court issued an injunction against a Blackstone company alleged to have dumped waste in wetlands areas that support drinking water.

A court issued an injunction against a Blackstone company alleged to have dumped waste in wetlands areas that support drinking water.